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Q. What kind of a town is Stevenson? Is there a gas station, grocery store or restaurants?
A. Unlike some smaller towns in the Gorge, Stevenson is modern day with plenty of amenities sporting several gas stations, a grocery store with a full service deli, a dozen restaurants and it’s own microbrewery complete with a pub. There’s also a hardware store and auto supply shop. In 2004 the downtown corridor and fairgrounds were setup with a city wide free Wi-Fi system, so if you bring a laptop, smart phone or PDA you can surf the web and do email!

Q. Are there any shower facilities for campers at the fairgrounds?
A. Yes, with plenty of hot water for all and they are well maintained. The bathrooms are fully plumbed with flush toilets and have 120 volt outlets if you need them.

Q. If I'm camping at the fairgrounds, will I need to cook my own food?
A. Only if you want to. Most attendees do not. There are a a number of restaurants and a full service grocery store with a deli within walking distance of the fairgrounds. We often have food and beverage vendors onsite and remember that we provide a delicious breakfast and dinner on Saturday.

Q. Our club is thinking of coming to Sport Touring Northwest. Are group rates available? Can we camp together as well?
A. Sport Touring Northwest is regularly attended by groups, we provide group rates that are available online when you register. We can provide group camping as well. We have provided this for a number of groups that have done this in previous years. Please contact us via email with your specific request and be sure to include the number of people you plan to have onsite.

Q. Why is proof of insurance required on the Maryhill Loops Road?
A. In Washington State insurance is not required for motorcyclists who use public roads (although it’s highly advised). However, the Maryhill Loops Road is on private property and the curators require all riders during our event have insurance specific to the bike they ride on the road.

Q. Does Oregon require motorcyclists to carry insurance?
A. Yes.

Q. What if it rains?
A. The event goes on rain or shine. Because of the geography that surrounds the area, it may be raining west of the Cascades and not to the east. The location of the event is such that if there's ever rain in the west, we ride to the east. Being held at the end of July means rain is less likely than say September (some of you remember the year we tried it that month).

Q. Our family would like to attend. Some will not be riding motorcycles. Is that OK?
A. We welcome families. The only restriction is that kids under 21 years old are not allowed in the beer garden as per state law, otherwise everything is open to them. Understand that each family member or guest over 12 must have a paid registration to attend even if they won't be riding. Registration costs have nothing to do with riding a motorcycle, rather they cover the costs of insurance, meals, camping, guest speaker lodging and otherwise. Kids under 12 are free and must be supervised by their adult guardian at all times.

Q. I have a sleep apnea condition. Are there electrical outlets near the camping area?
A. Yes. There are more than a dozen outlets along the west side of the tent camping area and electrical outlets throughout the RV area.

Q. For the meals provided during the rally are there vegetarian options?
A. Always. Please email us with your request for vegetarian options so we have enough on hand.

 

Credit where credit is due

This rally takes the help of a lot of people to make it happen.  We'd like to acknowledge everyone's help over the years:

2011 Rally Crew

  • Connie Adams
  • Tim & Sherry Bernard
  • Harvey Gilkerson
  • Tom Mehren
  • Emily Mercer
  • Dave Preston
  • Steve Schiller
  • Bruce Scott
  • Paul Tefft
  • CMA/Fast Lane

Graphic & Wed Design

  • Mixed MEDIA

Photography

  • Mixed MEDIA

Skamania Fairgrounds Support

  • Scott Pineo
  • Ann Lueders
  • Tim O’Mahoney

Past Rally in the Gorge Crew & Support Persons

  • Connie Adams 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • Ryan Barnett 08, 09

  • Tim & Sherry Bernard 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • John Dixon 04, 05

  • Patrick Duff 06, 09

  • Bonnie Ecker 03, 04, 05

  • Bill Farley 07, 08, 09

  • Harvey Gilkerson 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • Mike and Mikala Hew 04, 05

  • David Hough 03, 04, 06, 08, 09, 10

  • Herb Larson 04, 05

  • Anne Leuders 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • Greg Maust 10

  • Peter Mehren 08

  • Emily Mercer 10

  • Rodney Myrup 06, 07

  • Tim O'Mahoney 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • Jim and Ellen Palms 05, 06, 07

  • Dave Preston 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10

  • Scott Pineo 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • Scott Reneaud 03

  • Steve Schiller 08, 09, 10

  • Danielle Scoggins 03, 04

  • Bruce Scott 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • Stacey Swanson 08, 09, 10

  • Paul Tefft 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

  • CMA/Fast Lane 08,09, 10

Also a special thanks to:

  • American Motorcyclists Association

  • Joe and Patty Schlick

  • Amy Nyberg

  • Ken Cohen

  • Skamania County Chamber of Commerce

  • The City of Stevenson

  • The Stevenson Small Business Association

  • Dave Brown, Dave Cox, Pat Bond & everyone at the Skamania Co Sheriff's Office

If we forgot to put your name on the list contact us and we'll add you.

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